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1795 2 Leaves Half Dollar MS O-124 Values
Details
Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $14.67
Obverse: Star 15 joined to bust OBV. 14. S1UE, S8UE, S9UE, S15C. Point of star 1 pierces entirely through to inside of lower curl. Star 2 points directly at end of second curl. Star 15 is solidly attached to under side of bust ½ mm. below point. Date is 8 mm. and rather low.
Reverse: Die defect lump above lowest leaves on right; Berries 8-8 REV. Q. A1UE. 16 berries 8-8, four berries are below right wing with three above and one below the wreath, and all have long stems. There is a small horizontal die defect lump just above lowest pair of leaves on right, between them and the berry that is below the wreath. (62,55,55,50,50) R.5 41
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
299,680
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
2 Leaves
Variety 2:
O-124
Rarity:
R-5
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
13.48 gr
Weight:
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
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